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Brian Jones and Bertrand Piccard are pictured in Breitling Orbiter 3, a red sphere that housed their balloon adventure

How The Balloonists Captures Awe and Wonder Above the Clouds

by Pat Mullen
September 4, 2025
Features/Interviews/TIFF

An interview with The Balloonists director John Dower about telling the thrilling adventure of Bertrand Piccard and Brian Jones' landmark journey.

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